ROXBOROUGH MANAYUNK WISSAHICKON HISTORICAL SOCIETY

PHILADELPHIA, PA

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The Roxborough Manayunk Wissahickon Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Philadelphia, PA. The society aims to preserve the rich history of the Roxborough, Manayunk, and Wissahickon neighborhoods by collecting and preserving artifacts, photographs, and documents related to the area's past. The historical society also provides educational programs and events to the community.

The society was founded in 1905 as the Roxborough Historical Society and merged with the Manayunk Historical Society in 2003 to form the current organization. The collection of the society includes over 10,000 photographs, maps, and documents, as well as a library of books on the local history. The society also owns and maintains two historic properties, the Mitchell-Rogers House and the White House, which serve as museums and event spaces.

The Roxborough Manayunk Wissahickon Historical Society is run by a board of trustees and relies on volunteers and donations to continue its mission. The society is open to the public and welcomes visitors to explore the history of the area through its exhibits and programs. The society also publishes a quarterly newsletter and hosts lectures and tours throughout the year. Overall, the Roxborough Manayunk Wissahickon Historical Society plays a vital role in preserving the history and heritage of Philadelphia's northwest neighborhoods.

ROXBOROUGH MANAYUNK WISSAHICKON HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PHILADELPHIA PA. US MID #8404200891

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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ROXBOROUGH MANAYUNK WISSAHICKON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
6245 RIDGE AVENUE
PHILADELPHIA
PA
19128

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ROXBOROUGH MANAYUNK WISSAHICKON HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8404200891
Name ROXBOROUGH MANAYUNK WISSAHICKON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 233060216
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 40.036365, -75.21814
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 101
US Census Tract: 021200
US Census Block: 1007